New helmets for Arkansas - Not what you think

[SFlonghorngirl]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Very excited to have our players wearing these helmets. Player safety always Priority 1 <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23WooPig&src=hash">#WooPig</a> <a href="http://t.co/ZuGZlOMo2e">pic.twitter.com/ZuGZlOMo2e</a></p>— Bret Bielema (@BretBielema) <a href="

https://twitter.com/BretBielema/statuses/447059263186161664">March 21, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
I'm all for player safety.

 

[Juan]

Same principle as the nail bed?

 

[lakeman74]

This one is happy about it

 

[BudreauReye]

We used Riddell helmets back when I played in the sixties. If we had helmets that could report the intensity of significant impacts, I would not have probably made it though one game without being pulled, probably for good. I am all for protecting these guys as much as possible. Back in the sixties we were taught to lead with the crown of our helmet right where that six sided polygon is on the pictured helmet, head up with the helmet nestled into the shoulder pads with the shoulders forward. I was a fullback and linebacker. Lead blocking on running plays we were taught to always lead with the helmet. We had two 6'-4" defensive tackles who were sophomores when I was a senior. They both later played for Oklahoma. Back then there were no rules against blocking below the waist. In practice, I loved isolation blocking on those guys sweeping their legs out from under them my helmet and shoulder pads below the knees. Our coaches took to yelling, "Timber!" every time. While tackling, we were taught to lead with the helmet to the solar plexis. Running with the ball, I always faked away before planting my helmet into the defenders chest - you know, "three yards and a cloud of dust." I also boxed golden gloves, so I probably should give my brain to whoever does concussion studies when I die. I could probably be their poster boy! All joking aside, I have always wondered how players avoid shoulder injuries as I have read that coaches no longer teach their players to lead with their helmet like back in the day.

 

[BudreauReye]

This one is happy about it




I really like the Ozarks, especially around Yellville and Ralph, but I must say that I am a little uncomfortable driving though the rest of Arkansas ... now I think I know why!

 

[chilly52]

This is still an after-the-fact remedy. Better than nothing, but the real deal is the Guardian by Guardian Caps out of Atlanta.View attachment 783

 

[Juan]

That may be the best singing piggy ever.

 

[BudreauReye]

That may be the best singing piggy ever.

You gotta admit. She certainly is enjoying herself. I must say that I do not want to live anywhere near her world ... as happy as it may seem!

 

[TEX EX]

Should have used the word "utmost" (not upmost) in 2nd paragraph of piggie flyer.

 

[Topstarr]

lets party...no...okay

 

[Sirhornsalot]

That has to be the ugliest safe helmet I've ever seen.

 

[86MEHorn]

That has to be the ugliest safe helmet I've ever seen.

Maybe we need about 6-in of Serta Memory Foam inside a helmet and call it the Bobble Head Helmet. Can't look much worse than that one.

 

[Bevostuntdouble]

That is funny! I have seen this before. I wonder whether that is her real nose pulled up like that or whether it is some sort of applied prosthetic? I will tell you that she sure seems to have lead with the crown of her helmet a few too many times!
Here is another one of her videos

Appears she has taped her nose up like that. Not a good look.

 

[Sirhornsalot]

Maybe we need about 6-in of Serta Memory Foam inside a helmet and call it the Bobble Head Helmet. Can't look much worse than that one.

Well, I'm sure it's safe enough. It's the coloring and decal that make it commode-hugging ugly.